|
Post by Drake/Xynon on Aug 19, 2020 14:47:56 GMT
"It doesn't change a thing," he looks up from Copper to Halleth, "I just prefer to see people given a chance to fight for survival. Call it a throwback from my own days."
|
|
|
Post by Alfie on Aug 19, 2020 15:03:08 GMT
"Thank you Mikey." Alfie says wiping the blood from his clothing but only smearing it around. "Boy what I wouldn't give for a bath and laundry service right about now. We are all starting to smell a little ripe." Alfie turns to Halleth. "I understand. You wanted vengeance. That is usually a dark, cruel, and unforgiving. Im glad you have made progress on your path."
With that, Reggie leaps as hard as he can from Alfie, almost kicking the poor wizard over, and runs to the northern part of the room to begin sifting through the carnage. "I think our tiny friend has the right idea. Lumos Maxima." Alfie says illuminating the room. "Lets all have a look." he says joining Reggie.
Approaching the burning remains, Alfie puts his left hand out and pulls the sleeve back just a little while saying "spatium manibus" and a spectral, floating hand appears to pull away from his. He then uses the hand to shake out the cushions and move them to a different location, attempting to find what remains of the goblins and Yek.
(Reggie: Perception/Investigation - +3/-4) (Alfie: Casts Daylight through Driftglobe) (Alfie: Casts Mage Hand) (Alife: Investigation +7)
|
|
|
Post by Mikey on Aug 19, 2020 18:57:19 GMT
"I wonder what it was copper here was trying to steal from yek?" Mikey looks to Behemoth. "Should we go make sure we haven't drawn the attention of too many locals." Mikey heads towards the entrance of the chamber.
(Perception+7)
|
|
|
Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 19, 2020 19:43:26 GMT
Everyone Halleth nods to Alfie. "Thank you. But my path has only just begun and I intend on finishing it." He looks back to Behemoth. "I did not know that this was Copper's fate here. But look at it that I released him from this fate of chains, and that he had his chance when he chose to kick me down in that hole." He then looks solemnly at Copper. "I do not like that I am doing this. This is not me. But I am compelled to do this." He looks back to Behemoth before sighing and following Mikey out of the room.
Alfie Reggie searches the bugbear first and manages to find a large pouch that he opens and pulls out a gold coin from, holding it in the air in excitement towards you, before he puts it back in the pouch and starts sitting through the charred remains of the goblins while you set to work at finding Yek's corpse amongst the burning mound. You pull your spectral hand out and manage to spend the next five minutes moving the flaming pillows into the corner of the room and eventually find a completely crisped corpse. You manage to pull it closer and find that it is a corpse of a goblin, and the golden crown that you saw Yek wearing is around the burnt corpse of the goblin. You take the crown off of the corpse and then feel Reggie leap onto your shoulder, shaking the large pouch he took from the bugbear. The sound of coin comes from inside.
Mikey You move back through the corridor and can instantly see from the daylight of the orb in Yek's chambers, the two goblins who were stationed at the post are looking in. They see you and raise their shields. "What happened?!" One shouts at you, looking very wary. Halleth raises his fists and whispers. "I'm ready if you are."
|
|
|
Post by Mikey on Aug 19, 2020 19:56:28 GMT
Mikey raises a had to Halleth to halt. Mikey begins speaking to the two goblins, "Listen friends, Yek is dead." He lets that sit in the air for a moment before continuing. "He found offense to our presence and we responded in kind. We don't want any more trouble." Mikey looks at the goblins, feeling pity for the smaller creatures. "Please!"
(Persuasion+5)
|
|
|
Post by Alfie on Aug 19, 2020 20:43:01 GMT
Alfie takes a moment to go through the coin pouch and count its contents quickly. "Amazing work my little friend." he says to Reggie. Once done counting, Alfie will take the coin purse and tie it to his hip, hidden from view. Now hearing Mikey, Alfie moves to within 20 feet behind Mikey.
|
|
|
Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 20, 2020 1:45:09 GMT
Alfie You look into the pouch and can see a mix of copper, silver, and some gold. You start to count it out while Mikey continues to talk in common to the goblins.
Everyone "You killed Yek?!" One of the goblins shouts in common. Here is a moment of tension between you all as you listen, preparing yourselves for more combat. "You killed Yek and got rid of that stupid crown?" "You need to leave, now!" A third voice shouts. You start to hear cheers from what seems to be a crowd of goblins outside the room. None of you are sure if they are cheering for you or for the fact they are kicking you out. The guards now raise their spears and move away from the exit, standing in between the pillars to allow you all to come out.
|
|
|
Post by Mikey on Aug 20, 2020 3:04:40 GMT
Mikey has a confused look on his face as he looks towards Halleth. He then turns and shouts to everyone still in the room. "Hey everyone, it is time to leave!" Mikey then turns to the goblins cheering, "Pardon me, but is there an exit from this chamber you would recommend?"
Mikey will wait for the others to gather. "We have been given permission to leave, seems they didn't like Halleth or his crown."
|
|
|
Post by Drake/Xynon on Aug 20, 2020 10:53:44 GMT
Behemoth puts a hand on Halleth's shoulder, "Regardless of circumstances he is free of his chains and has paid for his crimes against you."
He then follows Mikey and stands beside him looking as big and scary as ever to the goblins watching the conversation unfold, "So where next?" He looks at Mikey and Halleth.
|
|
|
Post by Alfie on Aug 20, 2020 11:10:02 GMT
Alfie drops the crown into his bag, using Mikey and Behemoth to block the goblins view as he does. "Well then, I guess its time to go then. If we can, lets clear the rooms we've already traveled through before finding new ones."
|
|
|
Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 20, 2020 12:31:04 GMT
Everyone Behemoth towers behind the group and the goblins take a slight step back. "You move into the lost halls and never come back!" The guard shout while pointing towards the bottom of the hall, where the two guards you passed were stood guarding a door.
|
|
|
Post by Mikey on Aug 20, 2020 14:23:37 GMT
"Thank you master goblin." Mikey begins walking in the direction pointed out by the goblin. Mikey glances back at alfie, "There is probably a way that we can get back that way from where we are being directed."
|
|
|
Post by Drake/Xynon on Aug 20, 2020 14:48:57 GMT
Behemoth begins leading the way with Mikey, "Did you and Reggie four," he pauses and thinks, "Yeah, four, find anything?" He glances back at Alfie, "Those goblins didn't seem to like that crown so if you managed to find that it might help in future."
|
|
|
Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 20, 2020 16:39:22 GMT
Everyone You all move out of the room and into the large hall, now illuminated by the daylight coming off of the driftglobe, showing the grand ceiling that reaches 60-foot from the floor. You can now see all of th goblin stalls, all of them attended by the goblins, but all silently watching you walk towards the bottom door. You can now see there are six guards dressed in armour and wielding shields and spears. They accompany you at weapons reach to the door. Behemoth pulls the door open, revealing a small 20-foot corridor that turns left. You all move into the corridor and the door is pushed closed behind you all.
Alfie You notice a small trail of blood that leads down the corridor and to the left.
|
|
|
Post by Mikey on Aug 20, 2020 16:46:40 GMT
Mikey continues walking he briefly glances at Behemoth. "I hope my words were not offensive to you Behemoth."
|
|
|
Post by Drake/Xynon on Aug 20, 2020 16:53:18 GMT
"Not unless your views on slavery align with Yek's," Behemoth smiles down at Mikey he then turns to the others, "Sorry if I caused problems back there, it's just I'm not a fan of slavery after growing up basically a slave myself," he turns forward again as he continues leading the way.
|
|
|
Post by Mikey on Aug 20, 2020 17:00:35 GMT
"I did not care for Yek, my concern was the safety of you all. Fortunately it was a short negotiation with little blood drawn on our side." Mikey frowns, "I am curios about the crown and why the goblins seemed to hate it so."
|
|
|
Post by Alfie on Aug 20, 2020 17:06:34 GMT
"Well, I managed to grab the crown. And a small sack that I know has some gold and silver mixed in with a majority copper. Also, there's a blood trail on the floor there." Alfie whispers to the group. Then in a normal voice, "Mikey, are you sure they won't let us look at their wares? We have lots of coin to spend."
|
|
|
Post by Drake/Xynon on Aug 20, 2020 17:06:52 GMT
"You made a good show of liking him," Behemoth grins, "Yes my lord, no my lord, would you like a shiny gold crown my lord," he attempts, and fails, to imitate Mikey's voice before laughing. Regaining himself after his poor impression performance, "Yeah, maybe it was the goblins old kings or maybe it has magic that makes then obey the wearer," Behemoth talks more than usual as his anger subsides over the conversation with Yek.
|
|
|
Post by Mikey on Aug 20, 2020 18:30:44 GMT
Glancing back to Alfie, "I get the feeling they did not like being salesmen for Yek or the smell of burnt goblin made them consider the risk/reward of sealing with us." Mikey laughs a bit with Behemoth, "Being of a noble line has it's benifits." Mikey's face sours slightly. "One is having how to speak with nobility and other important individuals drilled into day after day." Mikey sighs at this statement. "I definately much prefer the conversation amongst the lot of us." Mikey looks at the blood trail, "Think we should worry about this?" Mikey says pointing a finger at the floor.
|
|